Motherhood

Baby in a Chicco LullaGO Anywhere bassinet

The Best Bassinets for Babies

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My curated list with the best bassinet of 2021. Whether you are looking for a smart crib like the Cradelwise or Graco Sense2Soothe, or something more basic, this list has you covered!

Child listening to Yoto Mini player wearing Yoto headphones.

Yoto Mini Review: a Must-Have Audio Player For Kids

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⚠️Yoto Mini Recall ⚠️ On April 11, 2024, Yoto voluntarily recalled Yoto Mini players due to burn and fire hazards. Read the total recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and instructions from Yoto on what to do next. Per Yoto: Stop using your device immediately. In this Yoto Mini review, I’ll tell you …

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47 Fun Activities For a 14-Month-Old Busy Toddler

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39 Activities for a 14-month-old to keep a toddler busy all day long. This list will give you ideas for activities to meet developmental milestones for 12-18-month-olds. Water play, sensory play, Montessori activities, playdough, pom poms, and arts-and-crafts like finger paint and edible paint.

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33 Best Baby Shower Venues

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Planning your baby shower or sprinkle can be time-consuming, especially finding the best venue.   I’ll run you through the best places for your special occasion so that you can find the perfect venue for your baby shower for your new baby. In addition to finding the best baby shower venues near you, you need to …

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Sterilized pump parts, pacifiers, and bottles on a drying rack.

How To Clean And Sterilize Breast Pump Parts And Accessories

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Why Do You Need To Sterilize Breast Pump Parts?  Cleaning and sterilizing breast pump parts is necessary, especially in the early newborn phase. Even though breast milk is the best food for your newborn, germs and bacteria can grow when left out at room temperature.   To prevent spreading harmful germs and bacteria to your baby, …

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Baby rolling onto side showing signs of developmental readiness to transition from the swaddle.

When to Stop Swaddling a Baby and How to Transition

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When to stop swaddling your baby and how to transition (peacefully) from the swaddle. Learn at what age you should stop swaddling, and the safety concerns if you swaddle too long. Tips and tricks from a mama who’s been there!

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12 First Mother’s Day Gifts

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13 Original First Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mother: the crafters, the jewelry loves, the fashionistas, the spa-goers, and everyone in between.

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Best Baby Carriers, Wraps, And Ring Slings Of 2021

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This guide will show you all of the best baby wraps, ring slings, hybrid carriers, and baby carriers on the market in 2021. Included are the descriptions, weight and sizing information, features, product images, and tutorial videos.

Jacqui wearing her baby in the Moby wrap.

Baby Wrap Vs. Baby Carrier

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Are you researching baby wrap vs. baby carrier to decide on which one to buy or register for? The answer is: you need BOTH. And here’s why.

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6 Super Helpful Books To Read During Pregnancy

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I did a lot of research on the best books to read during pregnancy. I read all six of these books in the months leading up to my pregnancy, during my pregnancy, and in my first year postpartum.  I cannot recommend these books enough.  I did a lot of research when picking out the different …

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